CPS offers contract that includes teacher raises with a caveat
Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool on Tuesday said he’s offered the Chicago Teachers Union a four-year contract proposal, which would require a “short-term sacrifice” by teachers to make up for a pension shortfall but also provide a gradual raise, the Sun-Times is reporting.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool on Tuesday said he’s offered the Chicago Teachers Union a four-year contract proposal, which would require a “short-term sacrifice” by teachers to make up for a pension shortfall but also provide a gradual raise, the Sun-Times is reporting.
School principal bans Santa, Thanksgiving and Pledge of Allegiance
A public school principal in New York has banned Santa Claus, Thanksgiving and the Pledge of Allegiance at her school, according to a report.
A public school principal in New York has banned Santa Claus, Thanksgiving and the Pledge of Allegiance at her school, according to a report.
Study: NIU brings $900 million a year to region's economy
A recent study from Northern Illinois University found the school contributes about $900 million a year to the regional economy.
A recent study from Northern Illinois University found the school contributes about $900 million a year to the regional economy.
Chicago teachers say union strike vote totals ready next week
The Chicago Teachers Union says official vote totals for a strike authorization will likely be available early next week.
The Chicago Teachers Union says official vote totals for a strike authorization will likely be available early next week.
Local free community college plans may be template for US
An economic engine. A jumpstart for lower-income students. A partnership with businesses to groom a workforce. The idea of free community college has been touted as all these, by President Barack Obama, Democratic presidential candidates, and some Republicans.
An economic engine. A jumpstart for lower-income students. A partnership with businesses to groom a workforce. The idea of free community college has been touted as all these, by President Barack Obama, Democratic presidential candidates, and some Republicans.
Admitting ‘flawed' formula, CPS restores nearly 150 special ed positions
After considering principal appeals about special education cuts, Chicago Public Schools has restored almost 150 special education positions systemwide, the Sun-Times is reporting.
After considering principal appeals about special education cuts, Chicago Public Schools has restored almost 150 special education positions systemwide, the Sun-Times is reporting.
N. Illinois University removes Bibles from campus hotel
Bibles can no longer be found in the rooms of Northern Illinois University's campus hotel after a secular group complained it had no place in nightstands.
Bibles can no longer be found in the rooms of Northern Illinois University's campus hotel after a secular group complained it had no place in nightstands.
3 Chicago charter schools will be closing down
Three charter schools in Chicago are set to close, and a fourth school's fate will be determined next month.
Three charter schools in Chicago are set to close, and a fourth school's fate will be determined next month.
Chicago HS students return home from Paris following deadly attacks
It was an emotional welcome home Monday night as parents of Chicago Public high school students hugged their loved ones upon them returning from Paris for the first time.
It was an emotional welcome home Monday night as parents of Chicago Public high school students hugged their loved ones upon them returning from Paris for the first time.
Illinois students of for-profit schools to get debt relief
About 2,700 Illinois students of for-profit universities run by a Pittsburgh firm will have more than $3 million in loans forgiven under a national settlement announced Monday by federal officials and several state attorneys general.
About 2,700 Illinois students of for-profit universities run by a Pittsburgh firm will have more than $3 million in loans forgiven under a national settlement announced Monday by federal officials and several state attorneys general.
Argo High School evacuated due to gas leak
Because of the gas leak, students are not allowed to renter the building to gather their belongings. We do not expect students to have access to the building for at least the next several hours.
Because of the gas leak, students are not allowed to renter the building to gather their belongings. We do not expect students to have access to the building for at least the next several hours.
Mom of transgender teen denied locker room access speaks out
The mother of a transgender student says her daughter is devastated after being banned from a suburban Chicago girls' locker room.
The mother of a transgender student says her daughter is devastated after being banned from a suburban Chicago girls' locker room.
Illinois law to require schools to rethink discipline
A new law will require Illinois schools to develop more measured discipline policies beginning next school year.
A new law will require Illinois schools to develop more measured discipline policies beginning next school year.
Chicago schools commit to Thanksgiving StoryCorps project
The Chicago Public Schools system is joining an effort by the nonprofit, oral history project StoryCorps to have tens of thousands of students interview their elders over the Thanksgiving weekend and preserve the recordings in the Library of Congress.
The Chicago Public Schools system is joining an effort by the nonprofit, oral history project StoryCorps to have tens of thousands of students interview their elders over the Thanksgiving weekend and preserve the recordings in the Library of Congress.
University of Illinois resolution urges end to budget battle
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — University of Illinois trustees are set to vote on a resolution urging state lawmakers to end an impasse and pass a budget.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — University of Illinois trustees are set to vote on a resolution urging state lawmakers to end an impasse and pass a budget.
What recent grads should be doing to land the job they want
Now more than ever, college students need to have a leg up on competition when it comes to finding a job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 6 million more students with bachelors degrees today than there are jobs available for them.
Now more than ever, college students need to have a leg up on competition when it comes to finding a job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 6 million more students with bachelors degrees today than there are jobs available for them.
CTU practice strike vote: 97 percent say walk out
If a strike vote was held tomorrow, the Chicago Teachers Union would overwhelmingly walk off the job, the union reported Monday in preliminary results of a practice strike vote taken late last week.
If a strike vote was held tomorrow, the Chicago Teachers Union would overwhelmingly walk off the job, the union reported Monday in preliminary results of a practice strike vote taken late last week.
Striking East St. Louis teachers, school board approve deal
Teachers in a southwestern Illinois school district who have been on strike for a month voted Friday to accept a proposed contract.
Teachers in a southwestern Illinois school district who have been on strike for a month voted Friday to accept a proposed contract.
Teacher strike gives 6K Illinois kids month off from school
Self-described computer geek Edgar Williams has a clear vision of his future: study electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or perhaps Caltech.
Self-described computer geek Edgar Williams has a clear vision of his future: study electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or perhaps Caltech.
Chicago-area district OKs later start so students can sleep
Classes will start 25 minutes later next year at one suburban Chicago school so students have more time to sleep.
Classes will start 25 minutes later next year at one suburban Chicago school so students have more time to sleep.